The conversation covers the professional background of Dr. Cristina Louk, the experience of late ADHD diagnosis and trauma, misconceptions and late diagnosis experience, gender differences in ADHD symptoms and perimenopause, the impact of late diagnosis and trauma, and the importance of positive reframing and a strengths-based approach to ADHD. The conversation delves into the importance of embracing and nurturing strengths, the impact of rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), and the significance of advocacy and empowerment for individuals with ADHD. It also explores the influence of Dr. Russell Barkley, the challenges of small talk, and the need to create a new mold for ADHD individuals in professional and entrepreneurial spaces.

Takeaways

• Late ADHD diagnosis trauma
• Gender differences in ADHD symptoms
• Positive reframing and strengths-based approach Embracing and nurturing strengths
• Impact of rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD)
• Advocacy and empowerment for ADHD individuals

Chapters

• 00:00 Positive Reframing and Strengths-Based Approach
• 30:40 Embracing Strengths and Positivity
• 37:05 Medication and Advocacy
• 43:14 Influence of Dr. Russell Barkley
• 53:30 Creating a New Mold